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Why Choose a Side When Raising Kids? The Case for ‘Hybrid Parenting’

U.S. News & World Report contributor Barbara Greenberg explains why she avoids one-size-fits-all parenting solutions and provides some questions to ask yourself when deciding to give your child a little more independence. You can read the article here.

8 new parenting books to add to your summer reading list

Occasionally summer gives us a chance to unwind and open up a few new books. Here are Chicago Parent’s suggestions for parenting book you can read this summer.

Dad’s Comic Strip Captures ‘The Weirdness’ Of Parenting

Longtime drawer and dad John Kovaleski launched his parenting-themed comic strip “Daddy Daze” launched just in time for Father’s Day last weekend. He spoke with the HuffPost about the inspiration behind his work. You can read the article here.